By Betty Milton, Information Attaché, Brussels Professor Charles Jalloh continued his outreach to diplomatic missions in Brussels on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, as part of Sierra Leone’s campaign ahead of the November election to the International Court of Justice Meetings were held with the Ambassador of Latvia, H.E. Aiga Liepina; the West African Group of…
The newly appointed Country Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Mr. Satora Matsuyama, has paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) at its headquarters in Aberdeen, Freetown. During the visit, NDMA Deputy Director General, Sulaiman Bockarie Sowa, welcomed the JICA delegation and expressed appreciation for the…
By Mariama Bundu A five-storey building under construction collapsed at 113A Kissy Road in the east end of Freetown on Tuesday morning, prompting an emergency response from the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and several other institutions. The incident occurred at around 4:00am near the Starco Cinema area and partially damaged two nearby buildings. Authorities…
By Alhaji Abubakarr Bah, Information Attaché, Embassy of Sierra Leone, Saudi Arabia A total of 2,626 Sierra Leonean Hajj pilgrims joined 1.7 million fellow Muslims on the plains and rocky hills of Arafat on Tuesday to perform Wuquf, the most significant pillar of the Hajj pilgrimage. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims devoted the day…
Lawyers Fear Disenfranchisement Treasurer Satto in yellow attending the event in Makeni Lawyers of the Sierra Leone Bar Association have raised concerns over delays in the processing of membership payments ahead of the upcoming Bar elections. Members say the absence of the Treasurer Satto Kobba, who is responsible for finalising eligibility and updating the voters’…
By James Jamil Fatorma Police at the Wanjama checkpoint on Monday morning, 25th May 2026, arrested a man identified as Mohamed Sesay of No. 6 Susu Town after allegedly finding 185 sachets of tramadol in his possession. According to reports, the arrest took place at around 6:00 a.m. during a police operation at the checkpoint….
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has commenced a psychosocial counselling training programme for officers in the Southern Region as part of efforts to improve the mental health and welfare of police personnel. The training, held on Friday, 22nd May 2026, brought together 120 police officers from Bo West, Bo East, and the Regional Headquarters. The…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Senior government officials and representatives of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on Wednesday inspected the NANT Project plant at Kissy Terminal in Freetown as part of efforts to improve electricity supply in the capital. The delegation was led by Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister,, Minister of Energy, and MCC Acting Vice President…
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay, Strategic Communications Adviser The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with Paramount Chiefs across Sierra Leone to strengthen community action against maternal and child deaths through the introduction of local bye-laws aimed at improving healthcare access and immunization uptake. The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing “300 Days…
By Mariama Bundu The European Union (EU) has commemorated 50 years of partnership and cooperation with Sierra Leone during a press launch hosted by the EU Delegation in Freetown. The event celebrated five decades of EU–Sierra Leone relations from 1976 to 2026, highlighting the longstanding support provided by the EU towards the country’s development since…
